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Renal Health Disparities

2026-02-09T15:42:50-05:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: eNews, Quality of Life, Resources, Staying Healthy, Treatment, What Causes Kidney Disease|

The word “disparity” is defined as a difference in level or treatment, especially, one that is seen as unfair. No matter what race, creed, or color, all patients should be treated fairly and equally! Many patients cannot advocate for themselves—this can also be a problem/obstacle. This article focuses on information about renal health disparities. The DPC Education Center’s intention is to always be a valuable resource. The information below is retrieved from: Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School (health.harvard.edu). Many people are surprised to learn that kidney disease does not affect everyone equally. In Reno and across the United States, chronic kidney [...]

Habichuelas tiernas horneadas con parmesano

2026-01-09T14:36:10-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Recipes, Spanish Materials, Staying Healthy, The Kidney Citizen|

Receta enviada por: JoEllen Ford, MS, RD, LDN Tiempo de preparación: 5 min Tiempo de cocción: 15 min Tiempo total: 20 min Porciones: 4 Ingredientes: 1 libra (aprox. 450 g) habichuelas tiernas (o judías verdes) frescas 2 cucharadas aceite de oliva 2 cucharadas queso parmesano rallado 2 cucharadas pan rallado japonés (panko) ¼ cucharadita sal ½ cucharadita ajo en polvo Instrucciones: Precaliente el horno a 400 °F (200 °C). En un tazón grande, mezcle todos los ingredientes hasta que las habichuelas tiernas (o judías verdes) estén bien cubiertas con el resto de los ingredientes. Distribuya las habichuelas o judías en [...]

Living Fully: My Journey with Peritoneal Dialysis

2026-01-09T14:20:35-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Dialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, Peritoneal Dialysis, Quality of Life, Staying Healthy, Support, The Kidney Citizen, Treatment|

Dwan Dobson, DPC Patient Ambassador When I was first diagnosed with kidney failure in 2005, it felt like my life had been turned upside down overnight. One day I was working two jobs as a teacher and tutor at a detention center, and the next, I was in the hospital learning that my kidneys had stopped working. Like so many others, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was determined to stay positive and keep moving forward. At first, I began emergency dialysis through a chest port. Once I adjusted, I transitioned to peritoneal dialysis (PD) at [...]

The Holidays!!!

2025-12-08T10:42:53-05:00December 8th, 2025|Categories: Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Physical Health, Quality of Life, Staying Healthy, Stress Management|

The holidays are here! Let us not forget that the holidays are not always joyous for everyone, especially those with chronic diseases. Holiday events tend to focus on food and often food that is not renal friendly. Research foods that still taste good but are also good for you! Get plenty of rest and watch your fluids. You can still have fun but just be mindful so that you can enjoy the holidays because of being compliant. On another note, some individuals may be sad for many reasons—lack of support, loss of a loved one, finances, not feeling well most of [...]

National Diabetes Month

2025-11-12T13:04:08-05:00November 3rd, 2025|Categories: eNews, Physical Health, Staying Healthy|

November is National Diabetes Month. This is a time when it is necessary to focus on prevention, awareness and management. Most are aware that diabetes and hypertension are the number two risk factors for kidney disease. Not all patients with kidney disease have diabetes or hypertension but some have both. Educate yourself about diabetes—know the risk factors, your family history, exercise and eat healthy. Diabetes can be fatal but it can also be managed. It is always advisable to consult with a physician. There are numerous findings that children with diabetes should be genetically tested because in some cases, diabetes [...]

How Are You?

2025-10-08T14:02:24-04:00October 8th, 2025|Categories: eNews, Mental Health, Physical Health, Quality of Life, Staying Healthy, Stress Management|

How are you? The usual answers are: “I am okay” or “I am fine”. But, how are you really doing? Are you sad? Are you afraid? Are you depressed? Are you feeling anxious? Are you angry? Are you happy? Let us focus on emotional well-being. What is emotional well-being? Many scholars believe that emotional well-being refers to a state of mental health characterized by positive emotions, resilience, and the ability to manage one’s thoughts and feelings in a healthy way. In other words, try to focus more on the positive and less on the negative. Negative thoughts and emotions can affect [...]

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